Record ID: SF-246EE2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy key dating to the Medieval period, c. 1150-1400. It demonstrates a circular bow with a large central circular aperture, which transitions into an oval-sectioned hollow shank. At the end of the shank from its underside, a rectangular bit with a single small cleft taken out of each side is visible. Preserved in good condition with an even brownish green patina, it measures 35.92mm in length, 14.21mm in diameter at the bow and 2.73mm thick at the midpoint of the shank. It weighs 4.54g. Compare LIN-861696 on the PAS database, which is virtually identical.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-23BB0A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of medieval/ post-medieval (1200-1800) copper alloy cooking vessel, measuring 47.3x33.6x(max.)5.3mm and weighing 22.19g. The rim is D-shaped in profile, being flat to the inside surface and convex to the outside surface. The outside edge is rough to touch with black patches, presumably sooting. The inside surface is smooth with a groove of recent damage and patches of concretion. The walls below the rim measure 2.7mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-23A813
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two joining body fragments of medieval/ post-medieval (1200-1800) copper alloy cooking vessel, weighing together 13.67g. The outside edge is rough to touch with traces of black; the inside surface has a thick black coating. The black is presumably sooting. The fragment is 2.8mm thick and measures 47.0mm in length and 34.4mm in width.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-234A7C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The pendant survives complete, though the accompanying bar mount is missing. The pendant itself is plano-convex in section and takes the form of a fleur de lis, with a central lobed petal flanked by two smaller curving petals, a transverse collar at their base. The reverse face of the pendant is flat and featureless, while at its apex is a projecting rounded suspension loop turned at a perpendicular plane to that of the pendant itself. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it meas…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wretham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-231F8A
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The brooch is broadly oval in plan, a recessed constricted area on one side housing the wound pin (the latter slightly bent in old damage). On the upper edge of the frame is a projecting moulded stylised motif in the form of two hands clasped together in prayer, while on the lower edge is a single prominent collet inset with a white stone. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 32.21mm in length, 20.72mm wide across the axis of the pin, 2.6mm thick at the centre of the p…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wretham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-168CF1
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flake of probable late Mesolithic date, 7000 - 4000BC. The flake is sub-rectangular in plan and section. There are two parallel flakes removed from the dorsal face, and there is very short, parallel, abrupt retouch to both edges. Retouch at the distil end has formed two notches, possibly for working arrow shafts.
The flake is pale mottled grey and translucent.
Length: 29.0mm, Width: 19.1mm, and Thickness: 3.0mm. Weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-165B1E
Object type: CROTAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper half and suspension loop of a medieval crotal bell. The lower edge of the bell fragment has eight semi-circular protruding blunt raised projections, presumably the remains of an openwork lower half suggesting the bell was sounded by a clapper rather than a pea.. Unlike a similar object recovered nearby (LEIC-83E1A1) the upper face has no apparent applied design, although this may be obscured by corrosion. The inner face of the lower surface has remains of iron corrosion possibly from the original iron clapper. The object is in fair condition, is 30mm in diameter, 30mm th…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-137AD5
Object type: LINEN SMOOTHER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval glass linen smoother dating from c.AD 1500-1850.
Description: The smoother survives as roughly half of the circular body of the smoother, with a domed smoothing surface and a concave reverse with central dimple where the handle would have been attached. The linen smoother is heavily affected by the glass deterioration manifesting in iridescence (the rainbow affect, dulling (loss of original colour) and a thick brown opaque weathering crust. The crust is heavily fracture and begriming to come away in many places leaving the surface flaky and revealing a very…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: OXON-13127E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn copper alloy Roman barbarous radiates (contemporary copies) under, very small (8.5mm-12mm diameter) dating to the period AD 275-285. Reece Period 14. The coins are too worn / small for further identification. Weight is combined.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.